Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours
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Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours Continue travelling east on WB Line Rd 2.3 kms veer Coopracambra right onto Jones Creek Rd travel 5 kms turn right onto Drummer Rd travel 7.4 kms Hidden Picnic Area. Link Picnic on the Wingan River West Branch. 8 Continue travelling south on Drummer Rd 20 kms 4WD only. Drummer Rainforest Picnic Area. Open forests of white & Walk an easy moss lined track through rainforest over the tranquil red stringybark on the ridges. Thurra River taking 45 mins return. Lining the banks of the Thurra River is Gallery Rainforest. Twisted trunks of Kanooka draped in 4WD Classification: Easy lichen overhang the river creating a ‘tunnel-like’ gallery. Distance: 62 kms Duration: Half day Beehive Falls Tour END. Further Information: Forests Notes- Drummer Rainforest Walk Park Notes- Coopracambra National Park EITHER Warnings: Log Truck Traffic Proceed on Tour 9 to Mallacoota. START at Chandlers Creek Picnic Area on WB Line OR Rd (East of the Monaro Hwy, 28.6 kms north of Cann Continue travelling south on Drummer Rd (200 m) River) A picnic area on the scenic Cann River at Chandlers Princes Hwy intersection EITHER Creek. turn right (travel 12 kms ) to Cann River OR turn left to Mallacoota via Genoa. Continue travelling on WB Line Rd 2.1 kms Beehive Falls. A 300m return walking track to the picturesque cascading falls. Continue travelling on WB Line Rd 7.2 kms Yambulla Walking Track. 3hrs one way to Genoa River. Moderate Fitness Required. Continue travelling on WB Line Rd 11.5 kms turn left onto Helipad Rd travel 0.1 kms Mealing Hill. Striking views of the surrounding area. Return to WB Line Rd turn left travel 6.3 kms [Optional Side Trip: Turn left onto Ivor Tk travel 2.4 kms to carpark Walk to Genoa River. Approx. 1 km / 15 minute walk.] WB Line Rd DSE regional locations: The 4WD track ratings for these tours are advisory only and Orbost 171-173 Nicholson Street, Orbost 3888 have been estimated for travel in dry conditions. Even after very light rain, many tracks can become extremely slippery, and Phone: 03 5161 1222 more difficult to negotiate safely. The stated ratings may not be Bendoc Nichol Street, Bendoc 3888 accurate after rain or heavy dew, and greater care needs to be Phone: 02 6459 0500 exercised. Cann River Princes Highway, Cann River 3890 Phone: 03 5158 2100 Fieldwork has revealed that odometer readings can vary from +/- 200 metres per 10 kms depending upon the vehicle used. The DSE Customer Service Centre 136 186 tour description distance does not include optional side trips. call from anywhere within Australia for the cost of a local call (excluding mobiles and public telephones whichcincur additional costs) [email protected] Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240667 © State of Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment 2007, 2008. This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. ISBN 978-1-74208-808-2 (Print) ISBN 978-1-74208-809-9 (Online) This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not A Victorian guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or consequence which may arise from Government you relying on any information in this publication. First Published in 2008 by the Victorian Government. Land and Fire, Orbost, East Gippsland Area, Project Department of Sustainability and Environment. Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne. Printed by E-Gee Printers. Second Edition printed in November 2008. Parks Victoria & East Gippsland Shire Council. .